Geoffrey Field Junior School
Reading, RG2 8RH · Reading · primary school
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23rd of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.0/10 against 2,028 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Geoffrey Field Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in lacrosse, tennis, cricket, hockey, netball, tag rugby, dance, and martial arts, alongside Art Week. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Geoffrey Field Junior School
Overview
Geoffrey Field Junior School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection confirms that the school’s unique curriculum and strong focus on character traits support high levels of pupil engagement and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a welcoming community where they feel included, with strong support for those speaking English as an additional language.
- The school’s ‘highly effective and unique local curriculum’ builds self-belief and ensures gaps in understanding are ‘precisely identified and addressed’.
- Reading is a priority, with ‘expert help’ ensuring pupils catch up on phonics and enjoy discovering new authors in ‘reading sheds’.
- Attendance is prioritised through support for families, and pupils are encouraged to participate in clubs, sports, and ‘university’ sessions exploring future pathways.
- Pupils behave very well, guided by core values of kindness, responsibility, honesty, resilience, and respect.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks and activities do not fully match the ‘ambitious aims of the curriculum’, meaning pupils do not always learn as well as they could.
- Leaders need to support staff to design tasks that help all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well in every lesson.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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